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Antony took charge of Real Betis celebrations after playing a key role in the comeback derby victory over Sevilla, but Manuel Pellegrini demands more.

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Real Betis edged out Sevilla 2-1Antony was once again impressiveWas ecstatic after inspiring Betis to sixth consecutive league winFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

After a turbulent spell at Manchester United, Brazilian winger Antony appears to have rediscovered his form in La Liga with Betis. Since arriving on loan, the 25-year-old has made a significant impact, scoring four goals and providing four assists in just 12 matches. His revival continued on Sunday night as he played a crucial role in Betis’ 2-1 comeback victory over Sevilla, ensuring his side emerged victorious in the fiercely contested Seville derby.

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Following the final whistle, as Betis supporters stayed behind at the Estadio Benito Villamarin to celebrate their team’s sixth consecutive La Liga victory, Antony took center stage in the festivities. The winger, visibly energized by the win, waved the club’s flag enthusiastically, having removed his shirt in the midst of the celebrations. The former Ajax star further embraced the moment when goalkeeper Adrian, who joined Betis on a free transfer last summer after leaving Liverpool, lifted him into the air in front of the euphoric crowd. Antony’s passionate reaction to the win underlined how much the club's supporters have already welcomed him into their ranks.

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While Antony's performances have earned praise, Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini insists that there is still room for growth and urged him to reach even greater heights.

He told reporters: “I'm very happy for him, because he has a lot of potential and was going through a rough patch. The way we're playing is really good for him. He needs to improve because he can be more influential.”

Chelsea have been one of the form sides in front of goal so far in the 2024/25 Premier League season. According to Sofascore, Enzo Maresca’s side have scored 38 times in the top flight, which just two sides have bettered. They are Liverpool with 45 and Tottenham Hotspur with 41.

Cole Palmer, who has 12 goals to his name, and Nicolas Jackson, who has scored nine times in the top flight, have shouldered much of the goalscoring burden. Certainly, the Senegalese centre-forward has been the only striker who has scored more than two goals in the league for Chelsea.

They are reportedly looking to add another striker to their squad to supplement those goals.

Chelsea target new striker

The player in question here is Brighton and Hove Albion starlet, Evan Ferguson. The Irishman has struggled to find his best form over the past two seasons, with injuries impacting his game time. However, he is still a player with high potential.

With that in mind, it might not be a surprise that Chelsea are looking at signing him in January to add to their goal threat. According to a report from Graeme Bailey, the Blues are one of the sides who are ‘keeping tabs on Ferguson’s situation’ as the winter window gets underway.

However, they will face fierce competition from other Premier League sides. Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle United and Fulham are also interested, and West Ham United have reportedly made contact.

The Seagulls are believed to be open to a loan deal which could include an option or obligation to buy the striker at the end of his temporary move.

Why Ferguson would be a good signing

Since bursting onto the scene in the 2022/23 season, it has not been an easy ride for 20-year-old Ferguson. He missed 17 games for club and country last term, a total of 164 days with two separate injuries.

With that being said, his talent is clear to see. In 79 appearances for Brighton so far, he has 17 goals and five assists, coming in 3525 minutes, the equivalent of just 39.1 90 minute games. That averages out to a goal contrition every other 90 minutes, a strong record.

Indeed, his breakout campaign in 2022/23 was impressive. He played 25 times for the Seagull’s first team, scoring ten goals and grabbing four assists. That includes six strikes in 19 Premier League games.

Indeed, he was so good that season that comparisons can be made between the Irishman and one of the best strikers in the Premier League, Erling Haaland. The Norwegian himself was on fire in his debut season in England, scoring 36 goals in just 35 games.

The expectations were different for both going into the 2022/23 campaign. No one really thought Ferguson would become the clinical finisher he did, yet he exploded out of nowhere.

Haaland had all the expectations on him, as the big-money signing with a reputation for scoring goals week in, week out.

The pair can be compared on FBref for their extraordinary campaigns in their first full season of the Premier League.

For example, the Brighton striker had a non-penalty expected goals tally of 0.5npxG per 90 minutes and averaged 1.61 shots on target per game. Haaland is not too far ahead, with 0.75npxG and 1.72 shots on target each game.

Stat (per 90)

Ferguson

Haaland

Goals and assists

0.75

1.43

Non-penalty expected goals

0.5npxG

0.75npxG

Shots on target

1.61

1.72

Goals per shot

0.17

0.25

Shot-creating actions

2.08

2.34

Ferguson is clearly a player rated by his fellow peers. Kylian Mbappe has previously noted his talent, describing him as a “very good striker” before Ireland and France played each other back in 2023. That is high praise indeed from one of the world’s leading attackers.

This could be a smart signing for the Blues on a loan deal. Ferguson could help to supplement the goals scored by Jackson and Palmer, whilst also not having the pressure of being a first-choice striker himself. His talent is there, and perhaps it can be unearthed once more at Stamford Bridge.

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Aggie Beever-Jones' equaliser helped Sonia Bompastor's side get back on track and now a sixth successive league title looks inevitable

Goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Erin Cuthbert saw Chelsea come from behind in dramatic fashion at Manchester City on Sunday, thus further strengthening their tight grip on pole position in the Women's Super League's title. The Blues are pursuing a sixth successive crown and this fixture, against a City team that beat them in the Champions League in midweek, threatened to open things back up at the top, especially after Kerolin gave the hosts a first half lead. However, Sonia Bompastor's side showcased their winning mentality and strength in depth to fight back and secure a 2-1 victory late on.

Three points seemed well out of Chelsea's reach at the interval, owing to an electric opening 45 minutes from Kerolin. The Brazilian caused Niamh Charles all sorts of problems down the Blues' left and it was no surprise when she broke the deadlock. Some neat footwork by the winger was also on show in the game's most controversial moment, as she was fouled on the edge of the box by Millie Bright before the loose ball fell to Jess Park, who fired it into the top corner. The whistle had already gone for a free-kick, though, from which Yui Hasegawa struck the crossbar.

If Chelsea were lucky to not be two goals down though, there was nothing fortunate about the way they responded to such an underwhelming first half. The Blues looked a totally different side after the break and it took just five minutes for Beever-Jones to level things up. From there, Khiara Keating became the star of the show, making huge saves to deny Wieke Kaptein and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd in particular. But there was nothing she could do to prevent Cuthbert from winning the game late on with a flying header that keeps Bompastor's side eight points clear at the top of the table, with just five games to go.

GOAL rates Chelsea's players from the Etihad Stadium…

Goalkeeper & Defence

Hannah Hampton (6/10):

Didn't have enough of a view of the goal to do anything about it. Stopped everything else that was thrown at her and was good on the ball.

Ashley Lawrence (6/10):

Had an intriguing individual battle with Park, losing a few duels but also winning her fair share to limit the England forward's impact on the game. Great cross for Cuthbert's winner.

Lucy Bronze (6/10):

Covered well in a role not so natural to her.

Millie Bright (5/10):

Inherited the problem of Kerolin when she got past Charles and struggled to deal with the Brazilian throughout the first half.

Niamh Charles (4/10):

Improved in the second half but Kerolin got the better of her almost every time she ran at her. Had to intervene to help Bright for the opener.

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Oriane Jean-Francois (6/10):

Moved the ball well and improved in her pressing as the game went on.

Wieke Kaptein (8/10):

Was involved in all of Chelsea's best attacking play, showcasing great movement and eye for a pass.

Maika Hamano (5/10):

Honoured her defensive duties and was always trying to create something, though was also a little loose in possession at times. Off before the hour.

Attack

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (8/10):

Grew into the game massively and that made a massive difference in Chelsea's improvements after the break. Caused Layzell constant problems and her end product was great.

Aggie Beever-Jones (7/10):

Clinically took the first chance that came to her. Was involved in the build-up in that move, too, as was the case with several attacks.

Lauren James (7/10):

Was the only Chelsea player who looked like making anything happen in the first half and she continued to get on the ball to try and dictate in the second. Defensive work was great again, too.

Subs & Manager

Erin Cuthbert (8/10):

Helped to bring more control and steel to the Chelsea midfield, before scoring a brilliant late winner.

Mayra Ramirez (5/10):

Didn't quite have the impact Bompastor would've hoped.

Keira Walsh (6/10):

Another introduction that helped Chelsea get more control of the game.

Mia Fishel (N/A):

Made her long-awaited return from injury late on.

Catarina Macario (N/A):

Another sub in the final minutes.

Sonia Bompastor (8/10):

Could've made subs at half time, which she is no stranger to doing, but trusted in those on the pitch and they levelled the scores, before she then brought on game-changers like Cuthbert. Also made tweaks as well to stop City getting the ball to Kerolin in the second period and that helped nullify the opposition's attacking threat massively.

As it was last year, Tottenham Hotspur’s campaign has been entirely unpredictable this season.

Ange Postecoglou’s side go from looking like world-beaters to looking utterly hopeless, sometimes in the space of just a week.

However, following their emphatic 5-0 Premier League win over Southampton on Sunday, things are starting to look up for the Lilywhites.

Moreover, their free-flowing football could soon be even more dangerous as recent reports have linked the club with an incredible centre-forward who could be an instant upgrade on summer signing Dominic Solanke.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from one Spanish outlet, Tottenham are one of several clubs interested in Inter Milan star Marcus Thuram.

Alongside the Lilywhites, the report has revealed that Liverpool, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal are all keeping an eye on the French centre-forward.

Unfortunately for Daniel Levy and Co, the competition isn’t the only obstacle to getting their man, as the story claims that he’d cost a whopping €85m, which converts to about £70m.

It would be an incredibly costly and complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Thuram’s unreal ability, it is one worth pursuing, especially as he’d be an upgrade on Solanke.

How Thuram compares to Solanke

Now, if Spurs are successful in their pursuit of Thuram next year, it seems incredibly unlikely that he’d join the club and be happy to sit on the bench as a backup option.

Therefore, even though he only arrived in the summer himself, Solanke would be in direct competition with him for a place up top in the starting lineup, but who would come out on top between the two forwards?

Well, based on their pure output, the Inter ace comes out ahead, and by quite some way at that.

For example, in just 20 appearances this season, the “world-class” Frenchman, as dubbed by Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schäfer, has scored 12 goals and provided six assists, equating to an incredible average of a goal involvement every 1.11 games.

In contrast, the former Bournemouth star has scored just seven goals and provided four assists in 21 appearances, equating to a decent but significantly less impressive average of a goal involvement every 1.90 games.

Unfortunately for the Lilywhites’ new number nine, the one-sided nature of this comparison also extends to the pair’s underlying numbers.

For example, the Inter star comes out on top in the majority of relevant metrics, such as non-penalty goals plus assists, progressive carries, key passes and passes into the penalty area, shots and shots on target and goal and shot-creating actions, all per 90.

Non-Penalty Expected G+As

0.63

0.68

Actual Non-Penalty G+As

1.06

0.55

Progressive Carries

2.05

1.56

Progressive Passes

1.74

2.19

Progressive Passes Received

6.14

4.14

Shots

2.88

2.51

Shots on Target

1.59

1.25

Key Passes

1.36

0.70

Passes into the Penalty Area

0.83

0.47

Live Passes

17.9

13.4

Shot-Creating Actions

3.18

1.96

Goal-Creating Actions

0.68

0.55

Aerial Duels Won

2.12

1.56

Ultimately, Solanke is an undeniably talented striker who could go on to have a brilliant career for Spurs, but from practically every angle, Thuram looks to be a clear upgrade.

Therefore, Levy and Co should do all they can to bring the French international to North London as soon as possible.

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Former Ireland allrounder signs a three-year deal as a local player having completed residency

ESPNcricinfo staff01-Jun-2022Former Ireland international Kim Garth has locked in her future in Australia signing a three-year WBBL deal to remain at the Melbourne Stars.Garth, 26, has played 85 times for Ireland in ODI and T20I cricket but has not represented her country since 2019 and relocated to Australia full-time in 2020 after signing a contract with Victoria in the WNCL. She has now completed her residency so will be classed as a local player.Garth was a shining light for Stars in a dismal WBBL season last year as their player of the season finishing with 15 wickets, including a remarkable opening spell of 3-3-0-3 against Sydney Thunder, and averaging 27.33 with the bat.Garth will be part of a Stars side now under the guidance of new coach Jonathan Batty.”I’m loving my time in Melbourne and I can’t wait for the next three seasons with the Melbourne Stars,” Garth said.”I haven’t been home [to Ireland] for over two years so it has been great to get back in the offseason but I’m looking forward to getting back and putting in a solid block of work before the start of the season and working with Jonathan and the entire coaching team.”I haven’t had the chance to play in front of our members and fans at home yet which is something I’m really looking forward to in WBBL08.”Stars general manager Blair Crouch was delighted to secure Garth for three more years.”Her energy on and off the field is infectious and her impact on the group in a short time has been profound,” he said. Kim has worked extremely hard on her game over the last couple of seasons and her improvement with both bat and ball is a credit to that hard work.”

George Garton appointed T20 vice-captain, with Ollie Robinson supporting Haines

Matt Roller28-Mar-2022Ravi Bopara will take over from Luke Wright as Sussex’s T20 captain for 2022, with Tom Haines returning to lead their County Championship side after finishing last season in the role.Wright resigned as T20 captain earlier this month, suggesting it was “the right time to step down” after seven seasons in the role and that the move would allow him to concentrate on his batting for the rest of his career.Bopara, his replacement, joined the club ahead of the 2020 season, and his previous captaincy experience includes the white-ball leadership at Essex in 2016 and a short stint leading Sylhet Sunrisers in the recent Bangladesh Premier League.George Garton has been named as vice-captain but, counterintuitively, will not captain if Bopara becomes unavailable. James Kirtley, the club’s T20 coach, said he was “very conscious of not over-burdening him [Garton] as he continues his development” and that either Jofra Archer or Tymal Mills will lead the side if required.”Ravi’s appointment was an obvious one for us, he’s got tremendous experience at the highest level, having played over 400 T20 games in his career,” Kirtley said in a press release. “But when you look down at the list of players available to us, we have such talent and experience within the squad that it could have gone to many of the boys.”Haines, meanwhile, captained the side in the Royal London Cup as well as the final four Championship games last year, after Ben Brown was stood down in the middle of the season. Travis Head was due to take over in 2022 but withdrew from his contract earlier this month due to his international commitments and the news that his partner is pregnant.Haines, the leading Championship run-scorer in the country last season with 1176, has been appointed “on an interim basis” with Ollie Robinson as his deputy. Haines will also captain the 50-over side.Ian Salisbury, the club’s Championship and 50-over coach, said: “Tom Haines has been brilliant for Sussex, not only with his run scoring, but also the leadership he showed last season in both the 50-over and County Championship games.”This is a great step in his development, and he will be supported by the experienced lads like Steve Finn and Ollie Robinson.”

Manchester United will be looking to win their first Premier League away game under Ruben Amorim when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. The 195th Manchester Derby is the blockbuster event of the weekend in the top-flight.

It is certainly a good time for the Red Devils to meet their bitter rivals. Pep Guardiola’s side have won just one game in their last ten, the most unfathomable run of form, and something United can capitalise on.

Amorim’s men themselves haven’t been in the best form, and have won three games out of six during his tenure so far. The trip to the Etihad represents a chance to turn their form around, and right some wrongs from last season.

Man United’s last trip to the Etihad Stadium

Under the tutelage of former manager Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of their arch-rivals in East Manchester. Goals from Erling Haaland and two from Phil Foden were enough to sink United.

However, it was actually United who took the lead, thanks to a phenomenal strike from homegrown hero Marcus Rashford.

The United academy graduate, who hails from Wythenshawe, smashed home a lay-off from Bruno Fernandes from well outside the area. It rifled against the crossbar and into the back of the net, leaving goalkeeper Ederson with no chance.

It was like Foden saw Rashford’s wonder strike and tried to one-up him, lashing home a fantastic strike on his left foot from distance outside the penalty area. The England international waltzed into the penalty area and fired home to give City the lead, with Haaland getting in on the act after United made a mess of things playing out from the back.

Tackles

Casemiro

4

Duels won

Casemiro, Diogo Dalot

9

Dribbles completed

Bernardo Silva

5

Clearances

Raphael Varane

9

Chances created

Bernardo Silva

7

It was a very frustrating day at the office for the Red Devils, who will now be hoping they can rectify that loss last season, on Sunday afternoon under Amroim.

Man United team news vs. Man City

In terms of team news from the Red side of Manchester ahead of the derby, Amroim might well be able to count on one of his most experienced players to return to the squad. That man is Jonny Evans, who has been injured since the new manager’s first game in charge against Ipswich Town.

When quizzed about the defender in the buildup to the match, the former Sporting manager confirmed that “he’s training already”. That certainly suggests there could be some involvement for the United stalwart.

However, one player who will likely not be back in the fold for the short trip to East Manchester will be Luke Shaw. The left-back picked up an injury in the Premier League clash against Everton, and it was confirmed the £150k per week star will be unavailable on Sunday afternoon.

However, the United manager confirmed that no one else picked up any injuries in United’s last outing against Viktoria Plzen. Amorim explained United got through the trip in the Czech Republic unscathed and said “everyone is going to be fit and ready to win the game” against City.

Man United’s predicted lineup vs. Man City

It will be fascinating to see who lines up from the start for United. Of course, Andre Onana will be in goal, looking to put two errors in his last two outings behind him. Lisandro Martinez might not start as one of the three centre-backs due to a potential height mismatch against Erling Haaland so Leny Yoro could get the nod.

Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte could well pair up in midfield again, with Amad moving back to right wing-back to accommodate Mason Mount as one of the number 10s, next to Bruno Fernandes.

That leaves question marks over Rashford’s place in the side. He has struggled for form of late and could miss out on a starting berth against City, despite the fact he has six goals against them across his career, including one in his first Manchester Derby.

Man United predicted lineup in full: Onana, Yoro, De Ligt, Mazraoui; Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Mount, Fernandes; Hojlund.

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América advanced to the Champions Cup quarterfinals after defeating Chivas, with Cruz Azul awaiting in next round

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América dominated in a 4-0 victory over Chivas

Brian Rodríguez, Diego Valdés, Alejandro Zendejas, Álvaro Fidalgo scoreLas Águilas now will face Cruz Azul for a ticket to semifinalsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?

After securing América’s spot in the Champions Cup quarterfinals, Erick Sánchez said that the team let their performance on the field do the talking, and didn’t get caught up in outside comments.

'We like to let our game do the talking. The team proved it, everyone gave their all. I’m proud of what we did. We were clinical, but it was all built on humility," Sánchez said after the match.

Sánchez also sent a message to Cruz Azul, their opponent in the Champions Cup quarterfinals: 'We know Cruz Azul is a great opponent, but it's clear that América is the biggest club."

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Sánchez has become a key player in André Jardine's system. América paid $10 million for him last tournament, and after a somewhat disappointing start, the midfielder has finally secured a spot in the Azulcrema starting lineup. Sánchez has scored two goals in 12 matches for América this year.

Despite his good form, Sánchez was not called up by Javier Aguirre for the Final Four of the CONCACAF Nations League due to the strong competition in Mexico’s midfield.

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'In this tournament, everyone knows how much a victory like this means for the entire club," André Jardine said. "This win was going to define a lot about our future, and if you analyze everything, the team has very good numbers in both attack and defense. There’s growth from practically everyone, and the group is ready for decisive moments."

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América will face Atlas this Saturday as visitors in Matchday 12 of the Clausura 2025. Las Águilas, currently second in the standings with 24 points, are on a four-game unbeaten streak in Liga MX. Meanwhile, Atlas comes into the match after a historic 4-3 comeback victory over Xolos, where they were trailing 3-0.

Leicestershire duo share unbroken century stand for third wicket after Bedingham’s 191 helps hosts to 428

ECB Reporters Network15-Apr-2022Leicestershire dug in on day two of their LV= Insurance County Championship Division Two clash against Durham at the Riverside after the home team posted 428 in their first innings.David Bedingham’s brilliant knock of 191 was the foundation of a strong first-innings total from the North-East outfit, while Ben Raine added a useful 51 not out. The visitors had work to do in response, and although it was slow going, half-centuries from Hassan Azad and Colin Ackermann defied the Durham bowlers with a stout defence in an unbroken partnership of 107 for the third wicket.However, Leicestershire still trail the home side by 269 runs with eight wickets remaining in their first innings heading into day three.Resuming on 356 for 6, there was an air of ante-climax as Bedingham was only able to add seven runs to his overnight total, falling frustratingly short of a double-century. A delivery from Beuran Hendricks stuck in the wicket, prompting a loose straight drive that the left-arm bowler claimed with ease. Raine and Matthew Potts attempted to guide Durham towards maximum batting points, but Ackermann delivered four straight dot balls in the 110th over to deny Raine the two runs the hosts required.Durham continued their innings towards the lunch break with Raine and Potts combining for a stand of 61 for the eighth wicket, which was only undone by a sharp Will Davis delivery that kept low to remove Potts for 23. Raine ground his way to his 13th first-class fifty to further frustrate his former club, but was left stranded as Oliver Gibson and Chris Rushworth were the final two wickets to fall in the Durham innings albeit with a competitive total of 428.Leicestershire openers Azad and Sam Evans blunted the home side’s new-ball attack as Rushworth, Potts and Raine were held in check. Azad, following his century against Worcestershire in the first week of the campaign, was measured in his approach and nullified the opening burst without issue.The home side were forced to be patient for the breakthrough, which eventually came through Raine as he got seam movement off the pitch to find Evans’ outside edge, allowing Scott Borthwick to claim a routine catch at second slip. Rushworth prised out George Rhodes as Borthwick collected his second catch of the day, but Ackermann would prove a huge obstacle for Durham’s bowlers in the evening session as the Riverside pitch flattened out.The Leicestershire captain combined with Azad to thwart the hosts with a fifty partnership, displaying great control and poise at the crease. A rare mistake by Ackermann on 34 was not punished behind the stumps by Ned Eckersley, who put down a catch on the leg-side off Potts.Azad was rewarded for his resilience with a half-century, nurdling a Liam Trevaskis delivery into the leg-side to reach the milestone from 161 balls. Ackermann followed his team-mate past fifty to bounce back from a disappointing return against Worcestershire and leave his side well in the contest at the close after reaching the century stand for the third wicket.

Everything you need to know about Casemiro's salary playing Manchester United

Casemiro arrived at Manchester United after spending nine seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu with Real Madrid, having won every trophy available with Los Blancos before deciding to move to the Premier League for a new challenge.

Casemiro has been a regular for the Premier League side ever since, even if he has not quite hit the heights of his Madrid spell at Old Trafford, while also being one of the top earners in the squad and across the league.

But exactly how much does he earn at Manchester United?

GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology and found out!

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Casemiro's wages at Manchester United in numbers

Under his current contract with Manchester United, Casemiro earns £350,000 ($452,296) on a weekly basis, while his annual salary scales up to £18.2 million ($23.5m)

Player

Nationality

Weekly wages in GBP

Weekly wages in USD

Annual wages in GBP

Annual wages in USD

Casemiro

Brazilian

  £350,000

$452,296

£18,200,000

$23,519,400

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Casemiro is Manchester United's current highest earner, ahead of Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes who makes about £300,000 per week.

At third comes a surprise entrant in Mason Mount. The former Chelsea man is yet to establish himself at Old Trafford despite being on such high wages.

Rounding off the list at fourth and fifth position are centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire respectively.

Player

Nationality

Weekly wages GBP

Weekly wages USD

Annual wages GBP

Annual wages in USD

Casemiro

Brazilian

£350,000

$452,296

£18,200,000

$23,519,400

Bruno Fernandes

Portuguese

£300,000

$387,682

£15,600,000

$20,159,485

Mason Mount

English

£250,000

$323,069

£13,000,000

$16,799,571

Matthijs de Ligt

Dutch

£195,000

$251,994

£10,140,000

$13,103,665

Harry Maguire

English

£190,000

$245,532

£9,880,000 

$12,767,674

Top 5 earners in the Premier League

Casemiro is not only the highest earner at Manchester United, but also the fourth-highest earner across the Premier League.

The top spot belongs to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, followed by his Manchester City team-mate Kevin de Bruyne.

At number three comes Liverpool's Mohamed Salah the number five spot belongs to yet another Manchester City player in Jack Grealish.

Player

Nationality

Weekly wages in GBP

Weekly wages in USD

Annual wages in GBP

Annual wage sin USD

Erling Haaland

Norwegian

£525,000

$678,444

£27,300,000

$35,279,099

Kevin De Bruyne

Belgian

£400,000

$516,910

£20,800,000

$26,879,314

Mohamed Salah

Egyptian

£350,000

$452,296

£18,200,000

$23,519,400

Casemiro

Brazilian

£350,000

$452,296

£18,200,000

$23,519,400

Jack Grealish

English

£300,000

$387,682

£15,600,000

$20,159,485

Getty Images SportHighest paid players in the world

Despite Casemiro's astronomical wages at Manchester United, him or none of the Premier League players come close to salaries of the highest-paid players in the world.

At the pinnacle sits the top goal-scorer of the Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays his football for Al Nassr, followed by his former Real Madrid attacking partner Karim Benzema.

Meanwhile, former Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez makes an appearance at number three, followed by Senegalese internationals Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly.

All five highest paid players in the world currently play in the Saudi Pro League.

Player

Club

Weekly wages GBP

Weekly wages USD

Annual wages GBP

Annual wages USD

Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Nassr

£3,224,935

$4,166,513

£167,696,622

$215,658,680

Karim Benzema

Al Ittihad

£1,612,468

$2,083,257

£83,848,311

$108,329,340

Riyad Mahrez

Al Ahli

£841,708

$1,087,460

£43,768,818

$56,547,915

Sadio Mane

Al Nassr

£644,987

$833,033

£33,539,324

$43,331,736

Kalidou Koulibaly

Al Hilal

£559,526

$722,890

£29,095,364

$37,590,281